Howard wants action on MacKenzie Gore strikeout props Saturday at Coors Field, eyeing the 9+ ladder around +300. He acknowledged the thin air’s impact on breaking balls but noted that Gore’s arsenal relies more on pure velocity and a riding four‑seam than high spin. Colorado leads MLB in strikeouts per game and is even worse against lefties (28.4 % K‑rate). Weather is the only hesitation—Friday’s postponement shows snow is possible—so Howard will confirm no major delays before placing the bet. He will avoid anything above 9.5 but believes the matchup justifies an aggressive alt line if books hang 8.5 or lower as the primary number.

Bettor Mark said he would play Over 9 runs at –110 for Saturday’s makeup game between Washington and Colorado. The matchup resumes the rained‑out contest with left‑hander MacKenzie Gore facing Rockies rookie Chase Dollander, and Mark expects the thin Denver air to turn every mistake into extra‑base damage. He noted the Nationals’ offense is wildly volatile— they hung nine runs two games ago and can disappear the next night— but believes the altitude plus two young starters will offset that inconsistency and create a ‘ton of runs.’ Because Coors Field totals often close a run higher, Mark thinks the current 9.0 line is still a half‑run short of where it should be.

The same tout paired his Rockies side with the full‑game UNDER, arguing neither offense can be trusted to break out. Colorado ranks near the bottom of the majors in virtually every category and routinely struggles to put runners on, while Washington has managed a single run across its last two losses. Given both clubs’ inability to capitalize with men on base and the backdrop of two lineups stuck in extended funks, the handicapper projected a muted scoring environment and recommended taking the UNDER on the posted total.

Cash Out Sports Picks backed Colorado on the moneyline even with MacKenzie Gore toeing the slab for Washington. The handicapper noted the Nationals have dropped five of their last six and have scored just one combined run in their past two contests, calling the lineup "out of sync." Colorado owns only three wins all season but two of them have come at Coors Field, and the tout believes that modest home comfort matters against another struggling club. He referenced last season’s series, which Washington won 4–2, but stressed that current form outweighs history given the Nats’ recent failure to capitalize on a soft schedule. With the Rockies snapping a six‑game losing skid in front of their own fans and Washington’s bats ice‑cold, the tout labeled Colorado a value side play.

Kingpin attacked Over 11.5 in Nationals‑Rockies, explaining that rookie Brad Lord (4.82 ERA) and Kyle Freeland (4.88 ERA) both allow contact and neither bullpen holds a sub‑5 ERA. Denver’s 5,200‑foot elevation plus 65‑degree temps historically add 27% to run scoring. The over is 6‑2 in the last eight head‑to‑heads at Coors, and both lineups feature several pull‑side power bats (Nolan Jones, Kris Bryant, CJ Abrams).

Kingpin took Jones to homer at + odds. Jones sports a .598 SLG at Coors with a 17‑degree average launch angle—perfect for the park. Brad Lord’s 42% fly‑ball rate and middling 91‑mph fastball give Jones, who owns a 114‑mph max‑exit this year, a juicy matchup to clear the right‑field seats.

JD Bets added Washington to his Friday moneyline parlay despite acknowledging the Rockies are "going to win a game eventually." He pointed to the bizarre late‑April Coors forecast—39‑degree temps with a nine‑mph wind blowing in—that neutralizes Colorado’s normal power edge and gives swing‑and‑miss lefty MacKenzie Gore an even bigger advantage. Gore’s slider owns a 31% whiff rate and he has already cleared 6.5 strikeouts in three of his last four outings (a prop JD bet earlier), while the Rockies come in leading MLB in strikeout rate. JD expects Colorado’s free‑swinging approach to stall in the cold air, allowing Washington’s offense—ranked top‑10 in hard‑hit rate the past two weeks—to scratch out enough runs against Chase Dollander and a shaky Rockies pen (4.97 ERA). The weather boost for pitchers plus Gore’s profile made the Nats his preferred side.

JD Bets went right back to the well on MacKenzie Gore strikeouts, taking OVER 6.5 at Coors Field despite nasty weather. Colorado leads the league in punch‑outs—ranked 30th in strikeout rate and showing a 60‑100% K block against Gore in his limited history. The left‑hander has cleared this number in three of his last four, and JD’s spreadsheet highlights a 31% whiff rate on Gore’s slider that should play even in 39‑degree temps with nine‑mph wind blowing in. Chase Dollander’s presence on the other side could shorten the game, giving Gore the chance to work into the sixth. JD acknowledged the possibility of a snow delay but said the combination of Colorado’s free‑swinging lineup and Gore’s swing‑and‑miss stuff is “an autoplay until the books adjust.”

Chris Welsh told listeners to keep Michael Toglia on their watch list and be ready to scoop him up the moment he strings together a few multi‑hit games. Despite a grotesque 47% strikeout rate and .180 batting average, Toglia still owns a 47% hard‑hit rate and blasted a grand slam yesterday. Welsh reminded viewers that Toglia carried a .240 xBA and 35‑homer pace last season when he made consistent contact. If his approach stabilizes even slightly, Coors Field’s run‑environment could let the power play up to a 30‑plus home‑run ceiling that is rarely available on waivers. The advice: do NOT add him yet, but set alerts—once you see back‑to‑back games with multiple balls in play, pounce before your league mates notice the tide turning.

Cash Out Sports Picks backed Colorado on the money line at Coors, citing Washington’s league‑worst bullpen (8.04 ERA over its last 28 frames and bottom‑ranked in ERA, WHIP and opponent average). MacKenzie Gore has struggled at altitude—10 earned and four homers allowed in 10 Coors innings—and owns just a 19th‑percentile barrel rate and 33rd‑percentile hard‑hit rate. The Rockies’ relievers, conversely, have posted a 2.80 ERA across 35.1 innings the past ten days, and their bats are eager to rebound after road series versus San Diego and Los Angeles. Rookie Chase Dollander has limited barrels so far, giving Colorado a serviceable starter advantage against a Nationals lineup batting only .234/.333/.327 versus righties over the last ten days. Add home‑field run support and a fatigued Washington pen, and the tout sees the Rockies as a worthwhile play.

Johnny Venizia called Chase "Dolly" Dollander the best pitching prospect in baseball and said he would consider the rookie season a failure if it doesn’t yield multiple Cy Youngs down the road. Through his first pro turns Dollander owns a 13‑to‑3 K:BB and is already touching 99‑100 mph with a five‑pitch mix that generates whiffs everywhere. Venizia conceded Coors Field inflates homer risk—Dollander’s collegiate flaw—but thinks his strikeout ceiling and road starts offset the park. Only 16 percent rostered, he is a must‑add in all keeper and redraft formats. Venizia also recommended grabbing his 150‑to‑1 NL Rookie of the Year ticket, predicting the right‑hander will "drag Colorado pitching into the 21st century" and contend for the award despite the altitude.

Eric Pathi said to "buy low" on the Colorado Rockies as +130 home underdogs against the Washington Nationals on April 18. Pathi framed the play around his broader strategy of buying low and selling high, pointing out that Colorado is returning to Coors Field after a road swing and the betting market is shading them too heavily because of those recent away results. He views the plus‑money price as value, expecting a bounce‑back in their hitter‑friendly park and sees no need to lay juice with a mediocre Nationals lineup on the road.

Eric Pathi said to "buy low" on the Colorado Rockies as +130 home underdogs against the Washington Nationals on April 18. Pathi framed the play around his broader strategy of buying low and selling high, pointing out that Colorado is returning to Coors Field after a road swing and the betting market is shading them too heavily because of those recent away results. He views the plus‑money price as value, expecting a bounce‑back in their hitter‑friendly park and sees no need to lay juice with a mediocre Nationals lineup on the road.

B Wade endorsed MacKenzie Gore over 6.5 strikeouts, citing both form and matchup. Gore has surpassed this number in three of four starts, including a 13‑K opener against Philadelphia, and sports 12.5 K/9. Now he faces a Colorado lineup that strikes out more than any club in baseball—nearly 11 times per game, the worst rate in MLB. Wade called it a “perfect matchup” and expects the left‑hander to torch the Rockies’ weak contact profile for at least seven punch‑outs.

Zola warned that Coors Field neutralizes even quality arms and recommends reserving MacKenzie Gore in leagues with weekly games‑started limits. Although Gore boasts an elite 32:6 K:BB through 23 innings, the Rockies score the 12th‑most runs at home and the park’s altitude inflates fly‑ball damage. Managers without start‑limits can gamble on the strikeout upside, but Zola views a benching as the prudent move for ratios in traditional roto formats.